Education and Honors
Oakland University
Specialty Training
Memberships
- Provisional Elementary Teaching Certificate, May 2013
- Minor in Mathematics and Language Arts
- 4.0 GPA
- B.A. in Advertising, May 2004
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Specialty Training
- Certified in CPR and First Aid
Memberships
- Detroit Area Council of Teachers of Mathematics (DACTM)
- Metropolitan Detroit Science Teachers Association (MDSTA)
- Student Michigan Education Association (SMEA)
Qualifications:
• Strong creativity to develop inspiring hands-on lessons
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills, including parent-teacher communication
• Ability to remain flexible and adjust lesson plans as necessary
• Experienced in using manipulatives
• Innovative problem-solving skills
• Dedicated to the social and academic growth of each student
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills, including parent-teacher communication
• Ability to remain flexible and adjust lesson plans as necessary
• Experienced in using manipulatives
• Innovative problem-solving skills
• Dedicated to the social and academic growth of each student
Experience
3rd Grade Long-term Substitute Teacher — Havel Elementary, Utica Community School District, April/May 2013
Administered MLPP assessments, created engaging lesson plans, collaborated with other teachers, helped coordinate two class field trips, communicated with parents with weekly newsletters as well as responded to emails and phone calls, prepared weekly folders which included missing assignments, managed the gradebook
Substitute Teacher -- Utica Community Schools, Chippewa Valley Schools, Warren Consolidated Schools, 2012-2013
Implemented lesson plans, managed the classroom, provided a daily report to the teacher
5th Grade Student Teacher — Havel Elementary, Utica Community School District, 2012-13
Managed day-to-day classroom routine, collaborated with other teachers, created and implemented hands-on science activities, differentiated instruction for several ability groups, participated in parent/teacher conferences, helped facilitate school board meeting, developed detailed daily lesson plans, assisted with student council and math olympiad
7th/8th Grade Cheerleading Coach -- Bemis Jr. High, Utica Community School District, 2012-13
Demonstrated and taught techniques to the cheerleaders, led practices, created cheers, produced monthly schedules, communicated with parents and athletic director, promoted school spirit, increased cheerleaders’ confidence while helping improve their skills, encouraged teamwork, dedication and responsibility
Speaker — Macomb CTSO Teacher Cadet Workshop, April 25, 2012
Led “Get Excited About Science” mini seminar, guided hands-on science activities
Presenter — Utica Community Schools Teacher Cadet Program, 2012
Presented science teaching methods to UCS Cadet students, guided hands-on science activities, encouraged exploration, demonstrated the 5E model, answered questions
1st Grade Practicum Teacher — Webster Elementary, Hazel Park School District, 2012
Created and implemented site word activities, observed everyday activities, led daily reading center, led guided reading groups, assisted with writing workshops, participated in group and one-on-one activities, engaged the students with various reading activities
Kindergarten Practicum Teacher — Delta Kelly Elementary, Rochester School District, 2011
Developed and implemented a DLTA lesson, led various learning centers including math, science and art, participated in group and one-on-one activities, engaged the students with various reading activities, assisted with reading and writing workshops
Art director in children’s photo shoots — Duffey Petrosky Advertising Agency, 2007-2012
Instructed children of various ages, maintained a comfortable environment during long sessions, communicated with parents to prepare children for photo shoots
Camp Counselor — Warren Woods School District, 1998-1999
Organized activities, led group projects, taught various songs and rhymes
Peer Resistance Trainer — Warren Woods School District, 1997-2000
Performed skits and led assemblies to teach students different ways to say “No” to drugs, alcohol, and peer pressure
Administered MLPP assessments, created engaging lesson plans, collaborated with other teachers, helped coordinate two class field trips, communicated with parents with weekly newsletters as well as responded to emails and phone calls, prepared weekly folders which included missing assignments, managed the gradebook
Substitute Teacher -- Utica Community Schools, Chippewa Valley Schools, Warren Consolidated Schools, 2012-2013
Implemented lesson plans, managed the classroom, provided a daily report to the teacher
5th Grade Student Teacher — Havel Elementary, Utica Community School District, 2012-13
Managed day-to-day classroom routine, collaborated with other teachers, created and implemented hands-on science activities, differentiated instruction for several ability groups, participated in parent/teacher conferences, helped facilitate school board meeting, developed detailed daily lesson plans, assisted with student council and math olympiad
7th/8th Grade Cheerleading Coach -- Bemis Jr. High, Utica Community School District, 2012-13
Demonstrated and taught techniques to the cheerleaders, led practices, created cheers, produced monthly schedules, communicated with parents and athletic director, promoted school spirit, increased cheerleaders’ confidence while helping improve their skills, encouraged teamwork, dedication and responsibility
Speaker — Macomb CTSO Teacher Cadet Workshop, April 25, 2012
Led “Get Excited About Science” mini seminar, guided hands-on science activities
Presenter — Utica Community Schools Teacher Cadet Program, 2012
Presented science teaching methods to UCS Cadet students, guided hands-on science activities, encouraged exploration, demonstrated the 5E model, answered questions
1st Grade Practicum Teacher — Webster Elementary, Hazel Park School District, 2012
Created and implemented site word activities, observed everyday activities, led daily reading center, led guided reading groups, assisted with writing workshops, participated in group and one-on-one activities, engaged the students with various reading activities
Kindergarten Practicum Teacher — Delta Kelly Elementary, Rochester School District, 2011
Developed and implemented a DLTA lesson, led various learning centers including math, science and art, participated in group and one-on-one activities, engaged the students with various reading activities, assisted with reading and writing workshops
Art director in children’s photo shoots — Duffey Petrosky Advertising Agency, 2007-2012
Instructed children of various ages, maintained a comfortable environment during long sessions, communicated with parents to prepare children for photo shoots
Camp Counselor — Warren Woods School District, 1998-1999
Organized activities, led group projects, taught various songs and rhymes
Peer Resistance Trainer — Warren Woods School District, 1997-2000
Performed skits and led assemblies to teach students different ways to say “No” to drugs, alcohol, and peer pressure
Technical Integration and Proficiency:
• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Weebly, Animoto, Wiki, Google Docs
• Internet navigation, email
• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Weebly, Animoto, Wiki, Google Docs
• Internet navigation, email
Philosophy
I believe in children. I believe that each individual child has the potential for greatness. I understand
that each child has a unique learning style, and as their teacher, I will provide a variety of activities
throughout the year to ensure that each student reaches his or her full potential.
that each child has a unique learning style, and as their teacher, I will provide a variety of activities
throughout the year to ensure that each student reaches his or her full potential.